Oh yes, he’s a great pretender
Don’t call him a ghostwriter. Shape-shifting biographer James Dale, BA ’70, prefers ‘co-author,’ as he pens the life stories of athlete Cal Ripken Jr., sports agent Ron Shapiro, and political activist Elijah Cummings, to name just a few.
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From indigenous student to endowed professor
‘I kept my head down,’ says Matthew Fletcher, BA ’94/JD ’97, of the culture shock he endured at U-M while pursuing his boyhood ambition of becoming a lawyer. This fall, the Native American legal scholar and tribal court chief justice returned to Michigan as a distinguished law professor.
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Embracing a new ethos in business
Michigan Ross professor Andy Hoffman took a cohort of business students on a lakeside retreat this summer to shed distractions, embrace a moral compass, and reflect on careers that promote commerce and serve society.
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Turning an economic eye on education
As the first chief economist in the U.S. Dept. of Education, Ford School alumnus Jordan Matsudaira, PhD ’05, seeks to best promote academic and financial success for students in higher education. Ford professor Kevin Stange has a one-year appointment alongside Matsudaira.
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Ono sets out his strategic vision in first leadership address
U-M’s 15th president recently announced his early agenda to address faculty recruitment, socially conscious investing, and staff development. In addition, Ono announced a sustainability partnership with Delta, and said the university-driven climate organization UC3 is moving to campus.
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1 in 10 older Americans has dementia
A new study aims to give more precise prevalence estimates for both dementia and mild cognitive impairment. It is the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment in more than 20 years.
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Expert: 4 ways Americans can keep their vote secure and accurate
Computer science professor J. Alex Halderman, one of the nation’s foremost election security experts, says experts have been so waylaid by years debunking false claims of election fraud that little has improved since 2020. Here are his tips to protect your vote in 2022.
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President's Message
The value is inestimable
President Ono reflects on the dark days of the pandemic and celebrates the inestimable value of Michigan Medicine. -
Editor's Blog
Up in smoke, or should we say ‘vape?’
A devastating fire in Ann Arbor destroyed a restaurant that once was home to the iconic Canterbury House. -
Health Yourself
Nurturing your inner athlete
No need to train like an Olympian, but an 'athletic lifestyle' could help manifest your goals, says Vic Katch. -
Climate Blue
It depends on the second meeting
Ricky Rood reflects on President Ono's stated commitment to carbon neutrality and its challenges.
A vision in white
An old-school blizzard Jan. 25 set the stage for an epic snowball fight on the Diag. Enjoy these winter scenes from a spontaneous battle royale, as Marcin Szczepanski, lead multimedia storyteller in the College of Engineering, takes you to the heart of the action. Get a glimpse of the snowy frontlines from the comfort of your screen and send us some memories of your own wild and exuberant days on the Diag.
